Guérande sea salt | PGI* | fine | 0.1-1.0 mm

What is it about / Product description

This Guérande sea salt comes from the traditional salt marshes on the French Atlantic coast and is harvested with great care by hand. The fine grain size of 0.1–1.0 mm and the naturally grey‑white colour are created through contact with mineral‑rich clay. This gives you a natural sea salt with a balanced, characterful taste for sophisticated cuisine.

Thanks to the gentle production without refining, the sea salt remains non‑iodised and largely retains its original structure. In Biova quality it is offered as high‑grade bulk goods and is ideal for gastronomy, artisan producers and ambitious home cooks. The fine, slightly flaky texture dissolves quickly and allows precise dosing when seasoning.

In everyday cooking, this fine Atlantic sea salt enhances soups, sauces, vegetables, meat, fish and side dishes alike. Thanks to its clear but not overpowering saltiness, it is suitable both for cooking and for seasoning at the table. Biova Guérande sea salt is preferably used without a mill or in ceramic or stainless‑steel mills with a larger opening, as a natural residual moisture is retained.

Origin

The sea salt comes from the Guérande region in Brittany in the west of France. There, Atlantic winds, clean seawater and many hours of sunshine provide ideal conditions for traditional salt production. The region’s long salt‑making culture stands for consistent quality and careful craftsmanship.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

In shallow salt gardens, seawater is channelled into ponds and slowly concentrated by sun and wind. On the clay‑rich subsoil, the salt crystallises and is harvested by experienced salt workers by hand using wooden tools. It is then only dried and sieved to obtain the fine grain size of 0.1–1.0 mm – completely without chemical additives.

Special features

Characteristic of this sea salt is the slightly grey colouring caused by contact with mineral‑rich clay. Unlike refined table salt, it remains unrefined, non‑iodised and natural. In Biova quality it is offered as a fine, flaky sea salt in bulk, which is particularly easy to dose and further process.

Differences in origin and processing

In contrast to industrially evaporated vacuum salt, Guérande sea salt is obtained exclusively through natural evaporation. Traditional hand harvesting and gentle drying set it apart from many mechanically processed sea salts. Its regional origin in Brittany shapes both the typical grey‑white colour and the harmonious flavour profile.

Taste & aroma

Sensory‑wise, the salt presents a clear, strong saltiness that enhances flavours without overpowering them. The taste is round and harmonious with a fine mineral note. In terms of aroma, Guérande sea salt is subtle and neutral, so that the natural taste of the ingredients remains in the foreground.

Possible applications

• For seasoning soups, sauces, stews and vegetable dishes in hot cooking
• As a fine table salt for seasoning meat, fish, pasta and potato dishes
• For marinades, dressings, bread and roll doughs as well as individual spice blends and rubs

Product specification

• Country of origin: France
• Grain size: fine, approx. 0.1–1.0 mm
• Colour: naturally grey‑white
• Type of salt: sea salt, Atlantic, unrefined
• Product category: sea salts, bulk goods, fine / flaky
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg in a bag